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Corsica (La Corse)
Cap Corse
Cap Corse is the northern tip of Corsica, and looks like a finger pointing
toward the rest of France.
Porto Vecchio
The south of France, particularly the Cote d'Azur, has long been known
for its Venetian influence as well as its French flavor. Corsica in
particular has been claimed by France and Italy, and has influences
from both. Napoleon was born on this rugged island.
Bonifacio
In Corsica, Bonifacio is most famous for its position in the southernmost
tip of the island, sitting on a limestone outcrop with the Mediterranean
surrounding it on three sides; the views are absolutely stunning.
Ajaccio
Ajaccio is the capital of Corsica, and is on the west coast. It was
the birthplace of Napoleon, and was originally the settlement of Ajax
founded by the Romans.
Porto
Porto is on Corsica in the La Scala di Santa Regina area. Like all Corsican
towns, Porto is a contradiction in many ways, a resort town surrounded
by natural beauty, a place set in history but thoroughly modern.
Calvi
Calvi is located in northern Corsica, and owns the same fragrant smell
of maquis, a blend of lavender, myrtle, and heather, that the rest of
the island owns.
Corte
Corte, in upper Corsica, is set among spectacular cliffs and gorges
near the place where the Tavignano, Restonica, and Orta rivers merge.
Bastia
Bastia is the capital of the northern part of Corsica, and marks the
point where the wild peninsula of Cap Corse joins the mainland. It's
closer to the Italian mainland than the French one, and you can see
the island of Elba, where Napoleon was imprisoned for several years.